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Hutchinson, John – TIES Magazine, 1990
The background and history of light and fiber optics are discussed. Applications for light passed either directly or indirectly through optical fibers are described. Suggestions for science activities that use fiber optics are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Communications, Light, Optics, Physics
Meloy, Jim; And Others – TIES Magazine, 1990
The relationship between computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer numerical control (CNC) computer applications is described. Tips for helping educate the CAM buyer on what to look for and what to avoid when searching for the most appropriate instructional CAM package are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Manufacturing, Computer Software Selection
Hendricks, Jim – TIES Magazine, 1991
An interdisciplinary robotics project undertaken by students is described. The students acted as designers, innovators, and the engineers in designing a dancing robot. The origin of the problem, designing of the mechanical frame, pneumatics, digitized sound, and problems with the design are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Decision Making, Design, Engineering Education
Martin, D. John – TIES Magazine, 1990
Described is a take-home project in which students use an electronic systems kit to produce a working circuit. Students were asked to identify a security need in their own home and design and build a suitable security system. The use of a computer to produce the circuits is advised. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronics, Foreign Countries, Junior High Schools
